Research and analysis
New pathways into headship research report
Research commissioned by National College for Teaching and Leadership (NCTL) to understand new or alternative ways to become a headteacher.
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The research project looked at 3 groups of headteachers who:
- participated in an accelerated leadership development programme
- achieved headship before 35 years old (primary) or 40 years old (secondary)
- pursued another career before working in schools and achieving headship
The research looks into each group and:
- analyses their demography and size
- considers their route to becoming a headteacher
- explores their school leadership practices
Published 25 June 2015